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English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 2A in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "minor", "condition", "blister", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
illness
illness
[noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

Ex: The patient was unable to recover from his illness. 
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injury
injury
[noun]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

Ex: After the attack, she had a serious head injury. 
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minor
minor
[Adjective]

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

Ex: The issue was minor compared to the other challenges they faced. 
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condition
condition
[noun]

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

Ex: Her chronic condition requires regular medical check-ups and careful management. 
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to cough
to cough
[Verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: Don't cough into your hand; it's better to use a tissue. 
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headache
headache
[noun]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Ex: Avoiding stress can help you prevent headaches. 
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backache
backache
[noun]

a pain in someone's back

Ex: Backache is a common complaint among office workers. 
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earache
earache
[noun]

a pain inside the ear

Ex: Don't ignore a severe earache, it might need medical attention. 
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stomachache

a pain in or near someone's stomach

Ex: Drinking too much coffee gives me a stomachache. 
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toothache
toothache
[noun]

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

Ex: After eating too many sweets, she got a severe toothache. 
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rash
rash
[noun]

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

Ex: A rash is a change in the skin's appearance, often characterized by redness, bumps, or blisters. 
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temperature

a condition characterized by a body temperature above the normal range, often indicating an immune response to infection or illness within the body

Ex: A high temperature is often one of the first signs that the body is fighting off an infection. 
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sunburn
sunburn
[noun]

pain and redness of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun

Ex: After spending the entire day at the beach without sunscreen, she suffered from a severe sunburn. 
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to [be] sick
to be sick
[phrase]

to throw up the contents of the stomach, often due to illness or nausea

Ex: He didn't want to be sick at school, so he stayed home instead. 
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to vomit
to vomit
[Verb]

to eject what has been eaten or drunk through the mouth

Ex: She sometimes vomits after eating certain foods. 
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to sneeze
to sneeze
[Verb]

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

Ex: Don't forget to cover your mouth when you sneeze. 
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hurt
hurt
[noun]

any physical injury, pain, suffering, or damage

Ex: He felt a sharp pain in his ankle after he hurt it while playing soccer. 
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ache
ache
[noun]

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

Ex: After the long hike, I had an ache in my legs. 
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to bleed
to bleed
[Verb]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

Ex: The paper cut on her finger began to bleed after she accidentally touched it. 
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sore throat

a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

Ex: A sore throat is often the first sign of a cold. 
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diarrhea
diarrhea
[noun]

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

Ex: Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery stools occurring frequently throughout the day. 
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to feel
to feel
[Verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex: After watching the emotional movie, he felt sad for hours. 
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sick
sick
[Adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: I think the milk was bad; it made me sick. 
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to faint
to faint
[Verb]

to suddenly lose consciousness from a lack of oxygen in the brain, which is caused by a shock, etc.

Ex: Witnessing the accident made her faint, and she collapsed on the spot. 
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blister
blister
[noun]

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

Ex: A blister is a small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin, typically caused by friction, burns, or other injuries. 
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cold
cold
[Adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex: I prefer to drink cold water on a hot day. 
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flu
flu
[noun]

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

Ex: After catching the flu, he realized the importance of getting vaccinated. 
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dizzy
dizzy
[Adjective]

unable to keep one's balance and feeling as though everything is circling around one, caused by an illness or looking down from a high place

Ex: She felt dizzy and lightheaded after standing up too quickly. 
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to cut
to cut
[Verb]

to accidentally wound and hurt yourself or others, especially with a sharp object, causing the skin to break and bleed

Ex: Be careful with that glass; it can cut your hand. 
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unconscious
unconscious
[Adjective]

(of a person) unresponsive and unaware of the surroundings, usually due to an illness or injury

Ex: The patient remained unconscious after the accident until the paramedics arrived. 
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allergic reaction

a reaction caused by inhaling, touching, or ingesting specific substances that one's body is severely sensitive to

Ex: An allergic reaction can occur when the immune system overreacts to a substance like pollen or peanuts. 
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running water

water that is brought into a house, building, etc. through pipes

Ex: Running water is essential for maintaining hygiene and sanitation in homes and public facilities. 
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damp
damp
[Adjective]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

Ex: The towel felt damp after being left out in the humid bathroom. 
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cloth
cloth
[noun]

material used for making clothes, which is made by knitting or weaving silk, cotton, etc.

Ex: She selected a beautiful piece of cloth to make her new dress. 
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to rub
to rub
[Verb]

to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions

Ex: She decided to rub the sore muscles on her shoulders after a long day at work. 
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to press
to press
[Verb]

to push a thing tightly against something else

Ex: He pressed his foot on the accelerator to increase the speed of the car. 
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to tip
to tip
[Verb]

to move something into an angled position where one side is lower or higher than the other

Ex: He accidentally tipped the vase, causing it to spill water all over the table. 
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to pinch
to pinch
[Verb]

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

Ex: He had to pinch the bridge of his nose to alleviate the growing headache. 
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bandage
bandage
[noun]

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

Ex: She wrapped a bandage around the cut on her finger to protect it from infection. 
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sprain
sprain
[noun]

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

Ex: She suffered a sprain when she landed awkwardly while playing basketball. 
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blood pressure

the pressure at which one's blood circulates one's body

Ex: High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. 
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high
high
[Adjective]

having a value or level greater than usual or expected, often in terms of numbers or measurements

Ex: She had a high fever and needed to see a doctor. 
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low
low
[Adjective]

small or below average in degree, value, level, or amount

Ex: She was raising three kids on a low income. 
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food poisoning

an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

Ex: Food poisoning can occur after consuming contaminated or undercooked food, leading to symptoms like nausea and diarrhea. 
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to choke
to choke
[Verb]

to not be able to speak clearly and normally due to experiencing very strong emotions

Ex: She began to choke on her words as she tried to express her gratitude through tears. 
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to burn
to burn
[Verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The building burned fiercely, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. 
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to lie down

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

Ex: I'm feeling tired, so I'm going to lie down for a while. 
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to pass out

to lose consciousness

Ex: It was so hot in the room that she felt like she was going to pass out. 
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to come around

to awaken from a state of unconsciousness

Ex: After fainting, it took her a few minutes to come around and realize where she was. 
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to get over

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

Ex: It took her several weeks to get over the flu completely. 
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to throw up

to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Ex: The bumpy car ride made the motion-sick passenger throw up. 
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